Satellite Systems Engineer

SAIC•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

SAIC is looking for a Satellite Systems Engineer with deep Space Vehicle Assembly Integration and Test (SV AI&T) experience in Chantilly, VA to support a very dynamic and innovative space program office in Chantilly, VA. In this position, you will provide technical support, coaching and mentoring to Government points of contact (GPOCs) relative to ongoing SV AI&T activities happening across diverse geographically located contractor facilities. You will also be coordinating other scopes of related work such as major program reviews, such as SV Pre-Ship Review (PSR). The job requires knowledge of SV AI&T processes and plans, excellent communication and collaboration skills, the ability to create unique work products, while having the ability to be strategically proactive. This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph. The Satellite Systems Engineer directly supports the GPOC overseeing SV AI&T providing critical insight to the prime contractor's execution of AI&T. Role Responsibilities: Be part of an East and West coast team overseeing integration and test activities, while also providing GPOC input regarding requirement work off, risk tolerance, budget, and schedule, while assessing technical solutions and recommending Courses of Action. Provide technical support, coaching and mentoring to GPOCs. Coordinate other scopes of related SVAI&T work such as major program reviews, such as SV Pre-Ship Review (PSR). Serve as part of the Program Office technical staff overseeing the designing, developing, and integrating of complete satellite systems, including spacecraft bus and payload subsystems. Provide technical oversight input to GPOCs, ensuring SV AI&T activities meet all program requirements, and associated risks and opportunities are discussed/reviewed. Work closely with diverse multidisciplinary teams, to ensure system integration and mission success. Foster communication and alignment among team members to identify challenges and corresponding solutions. Evaluate prime contractor performance at milestone reviews by analyzing compliance with technical requirements, and quality of deliverables. Offer recommendations to improve project outcomes and likelihood of success. Identify and manage risks throughout the SV AI&T lifecycle by conducting risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring potential impacts on mission objectives. Travel may be required up to 25%. SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom .

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 14 years of experience OR Master's Degree and 9 years of experience.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment.
Security Clearance Must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance with poly.
Satellite Vehicle Assembly Integration and Test (SV AI&T) experience. (Note\: This may be called be called Assemble, Test and Launch Operations (ATLO) by former LM people.)

Nice To Haves

Enjoys mentoring GPOCs.
SETA Experience.

Responsibilities

Be part of an East and West coast team overseeing integration and test activities, while also providing GPOC input regarding requirement work off, risk tolerance, budget, and schedule, while assessing technical solutions and recommending Courses of Action.
Provide technical support, coaching and mentoring to GPOCs.
Coordinate other scopes of related SVAI&T work such as major program reviews, such as SV Pre-Ship Review (PSR).
Serve as part of the Program Office technical staff overseeing the designing, developing, and integrating of complete satellite systems, including spacecraft bus and payload subsystems.
Provide technical oversight input to GPOCs, ensuring SV AI&T activities meet all program requirements, and associated risks and opportunities are discussed/reviewed.
Work closely with diverse multidisciplinary teams, to ensure system integration and mission success.
Foster communication and alignment among team members to identify challenges and corresponding solutions.
Evaluate prime contractor performance at milestone reviews by analyzing compliance with technical requirements, and quality of deliverables.
Offer recommendations to improve project outcomes and likelihood of success.
Identify and manage risks throughout the SV AI&T lifecycle by conducting risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring potential impacts on mission objectives.